Daniel 1:3

Contemporary English Version 1995

One day the king ordered Ashpenaz, his highest palace official, to choose some young men from the royal family of Judah and from other leading Jewish families.

Cross References

Isaiah 39:7

Some of your own sons will be taken to Babylonia, where they will be disgraced and made to serve in the king's palace.

2 Kings 24:15

Nebuchadnezzar took Jehoiachin to Babylon, along with his mother, his wives, his officials, and the most important leaders of Judah.

Jeremiah 41:1

But in the seventh month, Ishmael came to Mizpah with ten of his soldiers. He had been one of the king's officials and was a member of the royal family. Ishmael and his men were invited to eat with Gedaliah.

Deuteronomy 28:41

Even your children will be taken as prisoners of war.

Isaiah 39:6

One day everything you and your ancestors have stored up will be taken to Babylonia. The Lord has promised that nothing will be left.